Our new E-Learning initiative is
transforming education in rural Tanzania!
Supporting and expanding educational opportunities was FOTZC’s founding mission, and it has remained central to our work for nearly 30 years. Across our partner schools, dozens of projects have focused on building the essential physical foundations for learning: classrooms, dormitories, teacher housing, cooking facilities, and dining halls.
But preparing students for the modern world requires modern tools. We have built the schools -- now it’s time to expand what’s possible inside them.
Our e-learning initiative will help students in rural Tanzania build the digital skills and literacy they need to compete in the modern world. A pilot program already underway at Robanda Primary School has been highly successful with teachers, students, and the broader community.
Robanda Primary students are excited about this new way to learn.
Students are integrating digital tools into their daily lessons while teachers guide instruction and adapt the curriculum to incorporate these new resources. The program includes tablets for students, display screens for classroom instruction, and regularly updated educational content. Older students help support younger learners, and small peer groups encourage collaboration and reinforce understanding.
Teachers present interactive lessons on display screens while students follow along on shared tablets.
Thanks to a $35,000 matching grant from FOTZC board member Mary Pownall and her husband, Steve, we are ready to expand this program to additional FOTZC partner schools.
In year one, your support will provide:
Tablets (1 device per 3 students)
Classroom display screens used by teachers to present lessons
Comprehensive teacher training and implementation support
Student onboarding to build confidence and digital literacy with the new tools
Ongoing independent evaluation and monitoring to measure progress and guide improvements
Teachers receive ongoing training and evaluation to maximize the impact of the program
The benefits extend far beyond new devices in a classroom. Over time, e-learning can strengthen teacher effectiveness, build student digital literacy, and expand access to high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning materials--especially in rural schools where resources are limited.
Education creates opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. This initiative provides more than technology; it equips students and teachers with tools that can open doors for years to come.
Give today to double your impact and help transform education for students and teachers in rural Tanzania.
Asante sana!
